Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Implementation and Control (LIVE virtual classroom)

About

This practical course gives you the expertise to implement a successful Safety Management System (SMS) in your airline with the latest tools and processes. Gain the skills to implement a phased and manageable workload that will allow you to comply with regulatory requirements. Learn how to take a proactive approach to risk management and promote an ongoing safety culture within your organization.

Course code: TALS-06-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 20 hours to complete and be held over 4 consecutive days.
• There will be 1 live interactive virtual classroom session per day, each session will be 180 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of Safety Management System concepts
• Recommended level is Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to login to your Training Account . Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 20% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Assess the current degree of implementation in your organization and deploy an SMS implementation plan
• Apply ICAO’s safety management concepts and processes to your SMS
• Manage the SMS implementation workload as well as the deliverables for each stage of your plan
• Secure managerial support for your SMS changes
• Explain the benefits of having a SMS

Course content

• SMS overview
  • Check your knowledge
• SMS design and preparation knowledge
• Phased approach to SMS implementation
• SMS gap analysis and action tools
• Safety risk management
  • Reactive and proactive processes
• Operational safety assurance and promotion
• Safety reporting
• The management of change
• SMS continuous improvement
• Benefits of airlines having a SMS

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Safety specialists and managers
• Senior management
• Operational managers and supervisors

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.